Full photo coverage of the very first appearance and welcoming ceremony of Duffy the Disney Bear at Walt Disney World

Today saw the very first appearance of Duffy the Disney Bear at Walt Disney World. Arriving by Friendship boat across the World Showcase Lagoon, Duffy was welcomed to Epcot by a big group of fans, along with Epcot VP Dan Cockrell, Walt Disney World Ambassadors, and of course, Mickey Mouse.

The new meet and greet operates daily from 12pm to 2pm, and then 3:40pm to 7pm. The newly built meet and greet location is just at the entrance of World Showcase, directly opposite the Disney Traders gift shop (which is now host to a whole lot of Duffy merchandise).